NQF 7
qualification level
The IIE Bachelor of Commerce is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time (contact); 3 to 6 years online to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Bachelor of Commerce at IIE MSA
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass, at least 50% for English and either 30% for Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 50% for English and 50% for Mathematics (or 60% for Maths Literacy) is accepted
- A cognate higher certificate, 240-credit diploma, advanced certificate or 360-credit diploma or degree can be used for entry
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
What you study
About IIE Bachelor of Commerce
The IIE Bachelor of Commerce is a broad business degree offered at Ruimsig Johannesburg, most other Emeris campuses and online. It carries 360 credits at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 84706, code BM322) and starts in January.
The degree combines business theory with problem-solving, critical thinking and strategy, so that graduates can work across many kinds of organisations. You choose one of four disciplines to specialise in:
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- Finance and Accounting
Outline by year:
- Year 1: accounting, business management, economics, marketing fundamentals and communication
- Year 2: discipline modules such as financial management, marketing, business law, digital marketing and project management
- Year 3: advanced discipline modules, research methods, taxation or supply chain management depending on your major, and work integrated learning
The BCom suits school leavers who want a flexible business qualification and are not yet sure which area of business they want to work in. Students who have completed IIE higher certificates in business principles, office administration, human resource practices, bookkeeping or logistics can apply to articulate in. Graduates can continue to honours or postgraduate diploma study in management and related fields.
After you graduate
Careers After IIE Bachelor of Commerce
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Commerce
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: General Accountant appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed IIE Bachelor of Commerce.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE MSA. Ask IIE MSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE MSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with IIE MSA and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for IIE Bachelor of Commerce in 2027
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal, choose Ruimsig Johannesburg as your campus and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or certified passport for international students) and your latest school report or final Grade 12 results. Accept your offer on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is deducted from tuition, then submit certified documents for final approval. Applications for 2027 close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-commerce, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.